Six weeks after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour, Don passed away peacefully with family by his side at SPH on February 15, 2019. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Bev; daughters, Sherri-Lynn (Stephan), Leanne (Rich), Heather (Kevin); grandchildren, Jacob, Megan, Caleb, Aiden, Bryden, Annabelle, Aubree; mother-in-law, Dorothy and his beloved dog, Sophie.
Don was born and raised in Victoria and worked as a delivery truck driver for Vic Box and Paper / Price Wilson / Daxion for 40+ years. His main passion was for cars and his 1967 Beaumont. He was a member of the Canadian Classic Chevelles and Beaumonts Car Club for 20+ years and was the creator of Ernie’s calendar. He was car club president until he had to step down due to his illness. Don loved being a part of the classic car community and was tremendously grateful for their show of support on February 3rd when they cruised past his house.
The family would like to thank their family physician Dr. Neil Crofton as well as Dr. Easterbrook and the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at SPH.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the BC Cancer Agency or the SPH Palliative Care Program.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Bev and family,
So very sorry to hear about Don.
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Stewart and Liz
My deepest thoughts are with all of you today as you celebrate a life that was full of laughter, love and devotion from Don to a family who always amazes when it comes to sticking together.
Bev, I am so sorry to hear about Don. Know that I am thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Hugs and kisses are sent your way and please call when you feel up to it. Love Ev
Dear Bev and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing; my sincere heartfelt condolences to all. I was very fond of Don. God bless.
With affection,
Margaret
Dear Bev and family, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time. Cherish the memories and the time.
He will be missed by so many.
With love,
Jacquie Vanderwood (Barr)
Dear Bev. and Family:
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Don. We remember him as a great fellow and as president of CCCB club. Chris also remembers his visits to his automotive shop to give him the “gears”; always a delightful experience!
Sincerely Norm and Chris McCrimmon (69 Malibu)
Dear Bev and family
We send our sincere sympathy, Don will be missed.
Sending our love,
Doug and Norma
Hi Bev: So sorry to read about Don. I know how much you’re going to miss him, he was the salt of the earth. The spooky thing is that Don kept popping in my mind for the last week or so; I was almost going to phone and then saw the obit, interesting hey? Keep your chin up and hang in there, time is a great healer. All my love and best wishes to you and your family. Bob Craven XOXO!
I am so terribly sorry to hear of Don’s passing, Bev. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
You have so many wonderful memories to cherish and hold close to your heart!
So sorry for your loss.